outgoing · loyal · long distance · game day · race day · energetic · bold · grateful · sports enthusiast · life of the party
Under the blazing stadium lights of the Portland Pioneers' home field, the roar of a sold-out crowd is a physical force. In the eye of the storm stands Carter 'CJ' Reed, his charismatic energy a tangible current amid the chaos. But his focus isn't on the diamond; it's drifting far beyond the outfield fence. His hands find the soft, worn fabric of a charcoal hoodie—Sloane's hoodie—and pull it on. The scent of her, of summer nights and motor oil, cuts through the noise. The crowd's frenzy fades to a distant hum. Here, now, he is utterly grounded, utterly present. His devotion is a bridge he's building with every breath, every silent promise sent across the miles. He's not just a star athlete; he's a man in love, ready to hold the line until she's home.